February 2026 – Page 35

The Wonderful Winners of Close-Up Photographer of the Year 7

Australian photographer Ross Gudgeon has won the grand prize at Close-up Photographer of the Year 7 for Fractal Forest, an extraordinary underwater image photographed inside...

Mt. Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Canceled Due to Misbehaving Tourists

City officials in Fujiyoshida, Japan, have canceled the city's long-running cherry blossom festival, citing overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior. [Read More]

Profoto Embraces AI and Generates Outrage Among Photographers

Lighting company Profoto is the latest to throw photographers under the proverbial bus in an attempt to milk AI for all its worth. The company...

Leica’s New iPhone Case Is Beautiful but Will Cost You

Leica's new Lux Case promises to bring the company's "vision of iconic design and photographic precision" to mobile photographers using Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and...

Viltrox’s First L-Mount Alliance Lens Is the AF 16mm f/1.8 L

Viltrox has revealed that its first autofocus-equipped L-Mount lens is the AF 16mm f/1.8 L. The ultra-wide full-frame prime lens promises excellent performance for astro...

China Launches First Photography-Themed Tourist Train With Onboard Photo Shoots

A Chinese railway operator has introduced a photography-themed tourist train that offers passengers professional photo shoots as part of the journey. [Read More]